Does the 1989 Chevrolet C10 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Chevrolet C10 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Chevrolet C10?

5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Chevrolet C10 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Chevrolet C10. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chevrolet been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Chevrolet C10 recalls, newest first

February 1, 1993NHTSA 93V0160001,702,880 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 15, 1989NHTSA 89V0780005,863 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary: There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.
Consequence: Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning.
Remedy: Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1989 Chevrolet C10 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system2
Gasoline › Delivery2
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly1
Service brakes1

Other 1989 Chevrolet models

Questions

Does the 1989 Chevrolet C10 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Chevrolet C10 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Chevrolet C10?: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.